Electronic Arts has announced that the beta for Battlefield 4 on PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 will start on October 1. The test phase is nearly a month before the scheduled release of the shooter on October 29.

In the open beta players can visit the Siege of Shanghai map. This is played in Conquest mode. The public beta of Battlefield 4 is playable on PC and Xbox 360 - and PS3 consoles, as Electronic Arts has announced.

when the closed beta will become available is not yet known. This 'exclusive' beta is available for Battlefield 3 Premium players, as well as anyone who has placed a pre-order for Battlefield 4 Digital Deluxe version and players of Medal of Honor: Warfighter. Battlefield 4 will also be available later on the One Xbox and PlayStation 4.